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1964-10-01 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTESA regular meeting of the Pearland CityCouncilwas held on Thursday October 10 1964, at the City Hall, 14429 Texas Avenue, with the following city official and.guests present. Aldermen Gene E. Sanders, Victor A. Nolen, Thomas P. .Alexander nd Steven A.-Shukanes. City Secretary W A. McClellan(- and gity Attorney Jack Harrison. Mayor Kegley - absent. Guests: Van Boone, F. H. McEly, Robbie Robertson and John Rainey. Motion made by Shukanes and seconded by Alexander that minutes of previous meeting be approved, except to -void Check No. 1392, which was cancelled. All Aldermen voted "aye" with no "noes". Motion carried. Motion made by Shukanes and seconded by Alexander that the following invoices and salaries be paid. All Aldermen voted "aye" with no "noes.." Motion carried., i 1F Shukanes reported that Taylor road in McGinnis Subdivision had- nbeen'shelled according to instructions. e Office manager instructed to have the overhanging tree limbs at Houston and Plum Street trimmed. Sanders reported he had received changes in Subdivision Ordinance from the office and would make a complete report at the next meeting. City Attorney Jack Harrison stated that a special election may have to be held to fill the vacancy created by the election of Water and Sewer - Check No. Amount 161 Elizabeth Ann Peirsol (Salary 9-23-64 - 10-2-64) _ 5,7.56 162 - Evelyn L. DeWillis (Salary 9-29-64 - 10-2-64) 30,84 163 Dorothy L. Cook (Salary 9-28-64 -'10-2,64) 38;31 1-64- S. D. Hill (Salary 9-28-64 - 102-64) 57.84 364 John Massey (Refund on Meter Deposit) ,50 365 Jack Fite (Refund on Meter Deposit) 4.75 366 Xerox (Supplies for machine) 77.39 367 Humble Oil & Refining Co. (Gas & etc.) 72.71 368 Houston Lighting and Power Co. (Service to z R-16-64) 400.35 369 National Western Life Insurance Co. September Statement) 370 P. L. Marquess jSeptember Services) 1 5;00 371 Guy's Grocery (September Statement) 11.1h ° Total $ 1,009.97 City of Pearland e � 1398 W. H. Subtle (Payment for election Judge - September 19s 196L`) 15.00, 1399 Nelson -Silvia Company, Inc. (Name plate, Badge - etc.) 9.00 1400 National Western Life Insurance Co. (September Statement) 61.67 1401. Houston Li hting & Power Company (Service to 9-16-645 35.31 1402 Jack Harrison (Expense Trip - Austin, Texas - Re Clear Creek Watershed - Texas Pollution . Board) ` 44.15 - e Total $ .'165-13 Shukanes reported that Taylor road in McGinnis Subdivision had- nbeen'shelled according to instructions. e Office manager instructed to have the overhanging tree limbs at Houston and Plum Street trimmed. Sanders reported he had received changes in Subdivision Ordinance from the office and would make a complete report at the next meeting. City Attorney Jack Harrison stated that a special election may have to be held to fill the vacancy created by the election of 102 Alderman Kegley as Mayor. He will let the Council know at a later meeting. Motion made by Shukanes and seconded by Alexander that City grant a Junk Yard -Permit totMerle H, Dodd dba Airport•Parts Company and to allow him 90 days in which to comply with the remaining terms and conditions of the ordinance. All Aldermen voted "aye" with no "noes". Motion carried. Mr. Alexander of the Houston Natural Gas Company presented City Council with a complete block book of the City of Pearland showing locEtion of their lines. Nolen requested a letter of appreciation be written to the company. City Attorney Harrison stated he would do so. Motion made by Alexander and seconded by Nolen that City renew the insurance policy that covers auxiliary police for one year. All Aldermen voted "aye" with no "noes". Motion carried. The complaint turned in by Mrs. Burnet who lives in Westminister Subdivision was handled by a committee that called on her and discussed the problem. She was told that the City would do every- thing in their power to remedy the situation as soon as possible. Mayer Pro -Tem Nolen stated that a meeting will be s-cheduled the first week in _October be-tween the A]exander Estate and the Right - of -Way Committee,- together -with the City Engirbeer to discuss the sewer sitiT for Sewer Plant No.- 2 and associated sewer trunk,right-of- ways . j Mottc�n made by Nolen and seconded by Alexander that the following R ersolution be adopted: ) Whereas, the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, has authorized a program of construction of sewerage works at an estimated cost of $347,800 and the United States Government, acting through the ?ublic Health Service, has offered ,a Federal, grant in the amount of $104,340 as designated on Part A, Offer and Acceptance, now, under consideration by this body. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, that s said offer as submitted, together with the terms and conditions thereof,_is hereby accepted' and approved; -and that John G. Kegley, Maxtor of the City of Pearland is -hereby authorized and directed to'sign s` -aid Offer and Acceptance and any other necessary doduments required to complete the project on •behalf of said City. J • Be It Further Resolved that the City of Pearland has or will procure a fee simple o'r such other estate of interest in the site of -the project, including the necessary easements and right -of- ways, as to assure �u.ndisturbed use and possession for the purposes of construction, operation -and-maintenance of the works for the estimated life of theproject; and that in the event such title, estate, or interest in such site, easements or right-of-way may in the -future be contested, the City of Pearland will defend and main- tain its title in such,site and hold the United States Govermmnent blameless in such action; and that before any Federal payment is requested pursuant to said grant, said City will provide certifica- tion as to the sufficiency of such estate or interest. All Aldermen voted "aye" with no -"noes." Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P. M. n Minutes approved as read and/or corrected this the 1964. Attest: a _J,v/_U . a /� M/ City Secretary day of